Empire Justice News

ARTICLES

GRCRC Wants Stronger CRA Regulations

The Greater Rochester Community Reinvestment Coalition, convened by Empire Justice Ce...

Medicaid Expansion in Federal Health Care Reform

“The Gift of the MAGI” is a famous O. Henry short story about a poverty-stricken husb...

POLICY ADVOCACY

GRCRC Wants Stronger CRA Regulations

The Greater Rochester Community Reinvestment Coalition, convened by Empire Justice Ce...

GRCRC Asks Federal Regulators to Strengthen Mortgage Lending Data Regulations

To coordinate with hearings being held across the country, the Greater Rochester Comm...

PUBLICATIONS

The Self-Sufficiency Standard for New York State 2010

This report measures the income and earnings necessary for families to be self-suffic...

The River Runs Dry: Decreased Access to Mortgage Credit in Rochester’s Underserved Neighborhoods

This report documents a dramatic decrease in prime mortgage lending made between 2006...

NEWSLETTERS

Legal Services Journal - Summer 2010 :

Empire Justice Center's quarterly newsletter for advocates. Read More

June 2010 :

The Disability Law News is Empire Justice Center's quarterly newsletter for disability advocates. Read More

UPCOMING EVENTS

Webinar: Federal Financial Reform, the New Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Impact on Homeowners Facing Foreclosure

Hear about the details of the new federal financial reform and the creation of a Cons...

Webinar: HAMP Update

The Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) has evolved considerably since it was...

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Empire Justice 2010 Survey
August 17, 2010
This summer Empire Justice surveyed advocates familiar with its work to provide feedback on the services it provides and to help shape priorities. This report details the survey findings. Read More

Support Our Work - Donate Today!!
May 14, 2010
Two of three core funding sources for civil legal services continue to face virtual elimination and ongoing delays in the New York State budget will soon begin to force legal services providers to cut services, cut staff, close offices. Read More

Improvements to the Consumer & Community Development Section of Website Planned
May 14, 2010
The Consumer, Housing, C.A.S.H. and Community Development (CHCCD) Unit just finished a plan to enhance the Consumer & Community Development (C&CD) issue area of Empire Justice Center’s website. As the plan is implemented over the next several months, look for the following improvements to the C&CD issue area. Read More

New Yorkers for Responsible Lending (NYRL)
May 14, 2010
New Yorkers for Responsible Lending (NYRL) is a statewide coalition that promotes access to fair and affordable financial services and the preservation of assets for all New Yorkers and their communities. Read More

Empire Justice Center Elects Officers and New Board Members
January 16, 2010
Empire Justice Center, a statewide leader working to achieve social and economic justice for people in New York State, is pleased to announce the election of three new members to its Board of Directors. Read More

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